The Peninsula 6m

PM, UAE National Security Adviser discuss regional mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates HE Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the cal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10m

Qatar Charity sends emergency food aid to Chad

N'DJAMENA: Supported by benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has dispatched a food aid convoy to the Massaguet area, about 70km from the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, as part of an urgent humanitarian response. The initiative coincides with the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and its 'Greates»»»

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France24 13m

Turkey: Thousands rally after court ousts Turkish opposition leader

Thousands rallied on Friday in Ankara and Istanbul to protest against a court verdict ousting the popular leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP party in the latest government crackdown on foes.»»»

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France24 15m

Cannes Film Festival: Barbra Streisand to receive Palme d'Or

The 79th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close Saturday with the presentation of one of cinema’s highest honors, the Palme d’Or. »»»

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Al Awsat 18m

Hezbollah Says Message from Iran Shows it 'Will Not Give up' on Group

Hezbollah said Saturday that a message from Tehran showed that Iran would not abandon the Lebanese militant group and that the Islamic republic's latest proposal to end the US-Iran war included a ceasefire in Lebanon. Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement that its chief Naim Qassem had received»»»

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Al Awsat 18m

Rubio Says Progress Made on Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that some progress has been made on Washington's dispute with Iran and that the US might have "something to say" on the issue in the coming days. "There's been some progress done, some progress made, even as I speak to you now, there's some work be»»»

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Sputnik 21m

Iran, US Moved Closer Toward Resolving Differences - Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran and the United States moved closer toward finding ways to resolve their differences, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Saturday. "The views of the sides have converged, but not in the sense of reaching an agreement; rather, in the sense of being able »»»

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France24 23m

Spotlight - Trump disappointed in NATO: Plan B?

As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance. The message from Washington today came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 — NATO’s collective defence guarantee. In recent »»»

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Gulf News 24m

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in China amid US-Iran war tensions

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in China on Saturday, Chinese state media said, kicking off a four-day trip overshadowed by the Iran war. The Chinese foreign ministry has yet to confirm whether the pair will discuss the conflict in the Middle East, which Islamabad and Beijing have »»»

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Sana 26m

Syria’s Finance Ministry launches anti-corruption crackdown, sanctions 256 individuals

Damascus, May 23 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Finance has announced a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting employees, legal agents and accountants across several provinces, with disciplinary measures imposed on 256 individuals, Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh said on Saturday. In a stat»»»

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Al Awsat 30m

Mawani Adds CMA CGM’s Ocean Rise Express Service to Jeddah Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has added CMA CGM's Ocean Rise Express (OCR) shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port, aiming to strengthen maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and global markets, support the smooth flow of supply chains, and increase the efficiency of port operations. The »»»

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The Peninsula 30m

Ukraine deserves full EU membership: Zelensky

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine deserves full EU membership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday, pointing out that his country was defending Europe by fighting off the Russian invasion. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pitched to make Kyiv an "associate member" without voting rights, for the »»»

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The Peninsula 30m

Qatar hosts high-level event focused on healthy longevity

Geneva: The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders, and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by Japan, the Republi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Qatar hosts high-level event focused on healthy longevity

GENEVA: The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the 79th World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders, and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by Japan, the Republic of Finl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Prime minister, UAE national security advisor discuss coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of the sisterly State of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan»»»

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Al Awsat 42m

Lebanon's Financial Battles Persist Despite War Priorities

Lebanon's unresolved financial and monetary issues continue to generate new and pressing obligations for the executive, legislative and monetary authorities. Although they have been partially overshadowed by the storm of war and its devastating human, reconstruction and social consequences, these i»»»

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Arab News 43m

Lebanon says Israeli strike targets army barracks, wounding soldier

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s military said Saturday an Israeli strike targeted an army barracks in the country’s south, wounding a soldier, despite a ceasefire in the war between Israel and militant group Hezbollah. “A soldier was moderately wounded due to the hostile Israeli targeting of an army barracks in »»»

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Gulf News 51m

Iran blockade milestone: US says 100+ ships redirected since April 13

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has said its forces have redirected more than 100 commercial vessels under an ongoing maritime blockade of Iranian ports, marking a key escalation in enforcement operations across the region. The operation, launched on April 13 under a presidential directive,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

Finance Minister, European Commissioner Dombrovskis Discuss Upcoming Fiscal Consolidation

The Bulgarian government's measures and actions regarding the upcoming fiscal consolidation were discussed at a meeting between Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Galab Donev, and the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Valdis Dombrovskis, that took place in N»»»

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Al Manar 53m

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Hezbollah Secretary-General: Tehran will never abandon Hezbollah and the resistance movements until the very last moment, for this is our pledge to the great martyr, Sayyed Ali Khamenei - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Foreign Minister to Hezbollah Secretary-General: Tehran will never abandon Hezbollah and the resistance movements until the very las»»»

The Peninsula 54m

South Lebanon hospital damaged as Israel keeps up strikes

Beirut, Lebanon: Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, hours after overnight raids on the country's south and east, including one that damaged a hospital, its chief executive told AFP. Israel's military has been pounding Lebanon despite an April 17 ceasefire, while Lebanese movement Hezbol»»»

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Middle East Observer 56m

Egypt’s sale of 4G licenses generates $1.1bn and EGP 10bn

The sale of the 4G licences to Egypt’s mobile operators has generated around $1.1 billion in addition to EGP 10 billion ($1.1 billion) for the state’s public treasury, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Yasser Al Kady said on Sunday. “The hard currency transfers are coming fr»»»

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Sputnik 57m

Foreign Journalists Ask to Visit Ukrainian Strike Site in Lugansk People’s Republic – Russian MFA

The Russian Foreign Ministry has received numerous applications from foreign journalists to visit the site of the Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters. “The press will be there. We’ve received applications from a large number of journalists and wil»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted two Iron Dome batteries at the Israeli occupation’s Biranit barracks with Ababil attack quadcopters, scoring confirmed hits: Military Media Statements 3, 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted two Iron Dome batteries at the Israeli occupation’s Biranit barracks with Ababil attack quadcopters, scoring co»»»

The Peninsula 1h

MoI urges motorists to avoid overtaking from right inside tunnels

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday issued safety guidelines urging motorists to follow essential road safety measures while driving through tunnels. In a post on social media, the ministry advised drivers to avoid overtaking from the right and comply with all posted tunnel instruct»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Total of 16 People Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Lugansk People’s Republic - EMERCOM

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 16 people were killed in the Ukrainian attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said on Saturday. "A total of 58 people were injured, 16 of whom died," the statement read. The death toll increased as»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Japan Bars Journalists From Covering Ukrainian Strike in Lugansk People’s Republic - Moscow

LESNYYE DALY, Moscow Region (Sputnik) - Moscow received information that Tokyo had prohibited Japanese journalists from covering developments related to the Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

SC takes part in UN reception celebrating legacy of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

NEW YORK: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the »»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Live updateME war: Iran’s armed forces ‘rebuilt’ during ceasefire with US, its Speaker claims – Ya Libnan

Share: Map- The Iran-aligned Houthis, controlling much of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, have reportedly utilized their position to threaten and disrupt shipping in Bab el Mandeb as countries try to bypass Hormuz Here is the Latest on the Middle East war Iran’s ​top negotiator ​and Parliament Speaker Moham»»»

Al Manar 1h

The Israeli occupation army’s threat targeting residents of the towns of Al-Mahmoudiyeh, Mlikh Shbeil, and Al-Qatrani in Jezzine and Houmin Al-Fouqa in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli occupation army’s threat targeting residents of the towns of Al-Mahmoudiyeh, Mlikh Shbeil, and Al-Qatrani in Jezzine and Houmin»»»

Al Awsat 1h

South Lebanon Hospital Damaged in Israeli Strikes

Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, hours after overnight raids on the country's south and east, including one that damaged a hospital, its chief executive told AFP. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes on around a dozen locations in the south on Sat»»»

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Arab News 1h

Filipino women step up as Iran war squeezes economy

MANILA: With her family’s utility bills rising in the Philippines, Lordeth, a US-based caregiver, has lately been considering taking on an extra job. Though with her current job enables her to send around $1,800 — half her salary — home every month, she is no longer certain that will be enough as p»»»

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Arab News 1h

De Zerbi demands ‘blood and spirit’ from Spurs on survival Sunday

LONDON: Roberto De Zerbi has urged relegation-haunted Tottenham to play with “blood and spirit” in Sunday’s do-or-die clash against Everton. Tottenham will be condemned to a humiliating relegation to the Championship if they lose at home to Everton and West Ham defeat Leeds. De Zerbi’s fourth-botto»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jamarat center trains scouts for Hajj field duties

MINA: A services center in the Jamarat area, affiliated with the Makkah municipality, organized a field training program for supporting scout units of the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association as part of preparations for this year’s Hajj season. The initiative aimed to enhance the readiness of participa»»»

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Arab News 1h

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces

ISTANBUL: Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they have been mistreated at the hands of Israeli soldiers, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 250 mi»»»

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Arab News 1h

Inside the vast healthcare operation powering Hajj

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s healthcare system is prepared for Hajj — one of its most demanding seasons of the year. From medical teams to supplies, preventative and response methods are in place to handle everything from heat exhaustion to illnesses across the holy sites. Medical supply chain services co»»»

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Arab News 1h

Ukrainian drone attack triggers fire at a Russian oil terminal

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at another Russian oil terminal overnight, local officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region said Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest attack on Moscow’s vital oil industry. Authorities in the city of Novorossiysk said falling drone debris sparked a »»»

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Arab News 1h

1,000s rally in Madrid demanding PM quit over graft allegations

MADRID: Thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday calling for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage. Demonstrators, many waving red and yellow Spanish flags and brandishing signs saying “Enough!,” made their »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flying out of Dubai? Full list of 40+ airlines operating through DXB right now

Dubai International Airport continues to expand its global reach, with more than 40 airlines operating through the hub and connecting passengers across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Alongside flagship carriers Emirates and flydubai, the airport serves a wide network of international air»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE Fatwa Council sets rules for Eid Al Adha sacrifices

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council For FATWA has clarified the religious requirements for sacrificial animals ahead of Eid Al Adha, detailing the conditions and age criteria that must be met for the ritual sacrifice to be considered valid under Islamic law. The council said sacrificial animals must meet th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Guardiola reveals Hart snub was biggest Man City regret

London: Pep Guardiola has revealed his biggest regret at Manchester City was ignoring Joe Hart's plea to remain the club's goalkeeper. Guardiola will take charge of his final match as City boss on Sunday against Aston Villa, bringing down the curtain on a glittering 10-year reign in Manchester. The»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Strike Kills Five Gaza Police Officers

An Israeli strike killed five police officers in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, said a hospital and the Palestinian territory's police force, which operates under Hamas authority "Five martyrs, all police officers, and a number of wounded -- one of whom is in critical condition -- arrived fol»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Live Updates: U.S. preparing for plan “B” of possible strikes against Iran, as Rubio says tolls on Hormuz “not acceptable” – Ya Libnan

Share: The Strait of Hormuz : More than 20,000 sailors are on vessels stuck in the Gulf. Iran has been effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz and has been charging as much as $2 million per ship in tolls. European Union nations moved Friday toward imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and othe»»»

The Peninsula 2h

VIDEO: Hamad International Airport provides additional support for Hajj pilgrims

Doha, Qatar: As the first group of Qatari pilgrims arrive at Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, Hamad International Airport has extended additional support and care to pilgrims making the journey. HIA said that it had opened check-in counters at Rows 6 and 8, with early check-in allowed 24 hours before »»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Democrats Vote Underway in Albania as Sali Berisha Runs Unopposed

Voting has officially begun in Albania’s Democratic Party leadership election, with current chairman Sali Berisha running as the sole candidate for the party’s top post. Polling stations opened at 08:00 local time, with more than 90 voting centers operating across the country. Around 51,000 Democra»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Democratic Party Membership Shrinks as Internal Disputes Deepen Around Berisha Referendum

Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) is facing a significant decline in membership amid growing internal divisions surrounding the leadership referendum organized by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. According to figures confirmed by the party headquarters, the country’s largest opposition force curre»»»

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